Morakniv Wood Carving Knife 120

The Morakniv Wood Carving Knife 120, constructed from carbon steel, is an excellent high-quality knife for wood carving. Since I found Mora knives on Amazon in 2021, I have purchased over a dozen for bush crafting, wood carving, and kitchen use. They are located in my camper, sling bags, backpacks, and cars. These knives are of very high quality and are affordably priced. This knife is no exception; it remains sharp for an extended period while working with various types of wood. The birch handle is not only attractive but also comfortable for prolonged use. It arrived extremely sharp, so caution is advised, and it features a high-quality logo, made in Sweden, which I appreciate. I take good care of my knives by stropping them several times, depending on the duration of my projects. I primarily use this knife for final polishing work, and it does an outstanding job. I am very satisfied and may consider adding more Mora knives soon, as I find them affordable and competitive with knives that cost twice as much.

This comes extremely sharp but not well seated in the sheath. Be very careful when opening, people have gotten hurt just doing that due to the knife just falling out of the sheath. It will fit snug so I am not sure why it isn’t packaged as such. I whittle and bought this knife for that purpose but to be honest it is so sharp it makes me nervous, I will not use without cut resistant gloves. Outside of my filleting knife, which this reminds me of, this is the sharpest knife I have ever owned.

You can’t go wrong with a Mora

In love!!!! I received a few carving knives for Xmas. This one is my go to. It's a Sloyd knife. Great for all purpose carving. It takes off decent size chunks of material as well as doing a bit finer work. Blade holds it's sharpness well. Handle fits comfortably in hand. My only negative is the sheath. The knife either "sticks" or falls out. I'm going to make a knife pouch tho, so it's no biggie. Ended up buying my husband one so we can carve together. Great price point. I would recommend this knife as a great intro to carving but also a decent knife for more advanced carvers.

I bought the Mora Companion Knife 7 years ago and did not need to sharpen it for 3 years and was sharp enough to shave myself with safely for years out of the package. I am happy to say this is the same indestructible, dangerously razor-sharp knife as my Mora companion was when I first got it. Very comfortable to hold, good looking and I am able to shave myself effortlessly safely so. Some stropping on a leather strop is all this will need after use to stay sharp for years with regular use. Best Knives in the world and I am not the only one that thinks so..

Very sharp straight from the box! I do have to sharpen more often than I anticipated but still an overall good carving blade

Awesome knife for Wood Carving. I love it's big handle which gives me a good grip. The blade is sharp and tough. It can easily slice through Basswood. The scandi grind is great as you can use the tip of the knife for small details and hog off lots of wood with the tough length of the knife. It is a longer blade than the "usual" 1.5" blades which are very popular in Woodcarving. However that's no problem for me as I've been taking on larger projects.

What a great knife. Came sharp and holds an edge well. Great for removing a lot of material fast. The sheath is okay but could be better. Need to push in hard to hold in place then it’s hard to get back out. Over all a good value for the price.

Coltello di ottima qualità. Il migliore fin ora.

Lo que me gusta de Morakniv es que puedo elegir el modelo que sea y nunca me equivocaré, es una gran empresa con excelentes productos y este cuchillo es genial para la talla de madera. Ojalá Amazon comercializara toda la linea de productos de Mora.

Mein absoluter Favourit! Ich nehme an Flexcut könnte mithalten, aber nun bin ich auf Morakniv hängen geblieben: 1. Absolut brilliante Schärfe! Mit einem 20€ Leder hält die Klinge auch bisher wunderbar scharf. Über Masivholz kann ich noch nichts sagen 2. Wer sich beschwert, weil es mit einer Beschädigung ankam versteht nicht, dass solche Dinge in den besten Firmen vorkommen kann und sollten dem eine 2. Chance geben. 3. Es liegt gut in der Hand. Es ist zugegeben etwas lang, doch mit genügend Feingefühl ist das kein Problem. Dafür kann man auch die Vorteile genießen und wunderbar Material abtragen. 4. Die Hülle ist zugegeben nicht mit dem es punkten kann... aber mit der Hülle kann ich auch nichts schnitzen xD. Ich finde es so gesehen super, dass die Firma einheitlich eine Hülle verwendet. Für mich heißt das, dass sie das Geld lieber in hochwertige Messer investieren und die Hüllen eben möglichst preiswert sind. Ich hab auch das Kerbschnitzmesser, was eine super Ergänzung ist und mein erstes Werk konnte ich mit feinen Details vollenden (für die Details vorallem wegen dem Kerbschnitzmesser. Das hab ich aber geschenkt bekommen und kann es nicht bewerten) Der Wal auf dem Foto ist ungefähr so lang wie mein Daumen, also schwierig mit kleinen Details. Ps: die Schärfe ist wirklich phänomenal!!

Nice carving knife, very sharp

The Morakniv 120 is a staple in woodcarving for a reason. The carbon steel blade arrives incredibly sharp right out of the box, with a clean, even grind that bites into wood effortlessly. It excels at detail carving — crisp cuts, smooth control, and no chatter, even in tighter curves or delicate shaping. The blade length is ideal for both beginners and experienced carvers. It’s short enough for precision but long enough to handle general shaping. The carbon steel holds an edge extremely well, and with regular stropping, it stays razor‑sharp through long carving sessions. It also sharpens easily compared to stainless steel. The handle is classic Morakniv: comfortable, lightweight, and ergonomic. The oiled birch wood grip gives excellent control for push cuts, pull cuts, and fine detail work. It feels natural in the hand and reduces fatigue during extended carving. This knife is perfect for whittling, spoon carving, figure carving, and any project requiring clean, controlled cuts. It’s one of those tools that instantly improves the quality of your work.